Long-Term Care for Older Adults: The Role of the Family
| Autor: | Wonita Janzen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
| Předmět: |
Family involvement
Frail Elderly Role MEDLINE Gerontological nursing Quality care Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Family member Long-term care Quality of life (healthcare) Geriatric Nursing Nursing Professional-Family Relations Homes for the Aged Humans Family Open communication Psychology Gerontology General Nursing Aged |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 27:36-43 |
| ISSN: | 1938-243X 0098-9134 |
| Popis: | Family members are involved in all aspects of a frail or ill older adult's care before, during, and after admission into a long-term care facility. However, their role within the facility is not always clearly defined. This article addresses issues regarding facility policies and staff attitudes toward family involvement, particularly whether the family member is seen as an integral part of the care system or peripheral to the care system. An emphasis is placed on the use of open communication to prevent misunderstandings and disagreements between staff and family and to promote good quality care and acceptable quality of life for the resident. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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